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Cristian Romero has made 126 appearances for Tottenham since joining in 2021 Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero has signed a new four-year contract to commit his future to the club. The 27-year-old Argentina centre-back joined Spurs from Atalanta in August 2021, initially on loan before the move was made permanent the following summer. He has made 126 appearances for the club, scoring eight goals, and captained the side in the Europa League final as Tottenham beat Manchester United to end their 17-year wait for a trophy. After being heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid over the summer, Romero was named club captain by new head coach Thomas Frank and the deal ensures he will remain under contract in north London until 2029. Romero said he was "very happy" at Spurs and after helping them win the Europa League in the previous campaign has predicted a "special season" ahead for the club. "We want to win. Maybe why not win again this season? Another trophy with the club is important for everyone, " Romero explained. "For me this club is the best in the world. The last two weeks, first [being appointed] captain and now signing the contract with the club - for me it's a fantastic decision. " How Richarlison’s double helped Spurs beat Burnley Frank said last week that Romero was a player who commands "big respect" from his team-mates and "sets the standards" on and off the pitch. "What I like about him and why I have chosen him as captain is his leadership qualities, " said the Spurs boss. "The staff have said to me they've never seen him train that well. He's in a very good place. I see a player that will want to lead the team and push the team. " The former Belgrano defender, who had two years left on his previous deal, follows right-back Djed Spence in signing a new long-term contract. Spence, 25, arrived from Middlesbrough in 2022 but endured a difficult start to his Spurs career and had loan spells at Rennes, Leeds and Genoa. Last season he emerged as an important player for former boss Ange Postecoglou and has made 42 appearances, scoring twice. Spence's existing deal had been set to expire in 2028. Latest Tottenham news, analysis and fan views Ask about Tottenham - what do you want to know? Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Premier League: Leeds pushing for opener against Everton at raucous Elland Road Transfer window set to break all records 'Sad to see' - Newcastle and Villa fans unite against PSR Why are so many people taking ketamine? Why was this French film so controversial? Military drama starring Lacey Turner and Michelle Keegan A battle between two activists and a fast food giant The rule that disallowed Eze's free-kick - analysis. Video The rule that disallowed Eze's free-kick - analysis Perseverance through resistance - the history of the Women's Rugby World Cup Arsenal profit from Bayindir error to beat Man Utd. Video Arsenal profit from Bayindir error to beat Man Utd 'Back with a bang! ' - Hodgkinson wins 800m in world lead time. Video'Back with a bang! ' - Hodgkinson wins 800m in world lead time 'People think I'm uneducated' - getting to know Wayne Rooney Red Roses partner with Barbie before World Cup Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time. Video Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time 'He has made young players dream' - the making of Liverpool icon Salah Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away. Video Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Video When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.